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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9.65, 14.46 and 6.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9.65, 14.46 and 6.65 is: 9.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9.65 : 14.46 = 6.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9.65/14.46 = 6.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9.65x = 14.46 × 6.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9.65x = 96.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96.16/9.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.96

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